• About Claire Gruppo

    Claire Gruppo is a New York executive with a career extending to the 1970s in publishing, investment banking, and direct marketing. In her present position with Terra Nova Capital Partners, she is responsible for oversight of M&A processes across multiple companies. Over the decades, Claire Gruppo has enabled significant transactions with multi-channel retailers and marketing services firms and coordinated efforts with private equity and family-owned companies.

    Having consistently delivered clients financial benefits through advisory assignments, Gruppo is a sought-after voice in her industry. She has appeared regularly on Fox Business News and CNBC, with a focus on analysis of current M&A deals and trends. She also has presented at and sponsored industry events in areas such as retail, marketing, and investment strategy.

    Beyond her professional commitments, Gruppo held trustee responsibilities with the Grace Children’s Foundation for more than a decade. The nonprofit has a mission of delivering critical medical and healthcare services to underserved youth around the world. Claire Gruppo’s strategic guidance and fundraising efforts has extended to assisting New York’s underprivileged children during the pandemic.

  • Education

    Wesleyan University

    BA (1971-1975)

    English & Theater

  • Professional Experience

    Terra Nova Capital Partners

    Jan 2018-Present

    Senior Managing Director

    GLC Partners

    Oct 1992-Dec 2017

    CEO & Managing Director

    Special Interest Video, Inc

    May 1989-Dec 1991

    President

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